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Dee Pridgen

828newsNOW News Editor Dee Pridgen thrives on making sense out of the chaos of a newsroom. She is a graduate of Troy University’s Hall School of Journalism and has more than 35 years’ experience as a reporter and editor.

Local
1 year ago
Groups send NCDOT alternative I-26 Connector designs

The WNC chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the I-26 Citizens’ Coalition have proposed alternate designs for the I-26 Connector

Local
1 year ago
Community invited to tile-making event for public art installation

The city of Asheville is inviting residents of all ages to participate in a community tile-making event as part of a public art project

Local
1 year ago
‘He could still be alive:’ Family clings to hope in search for missing man

Dr. Daniel Highhouse, 40, was last seen in Asheville about 1:30 p.m. on May 20 at the CVS pharmacy at 1080 Hendersonville Road.

Business
1 year ago
West Village Market loves local

West Village Market strives to carry local products from farmers, makers and artisans

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Pedestrian killed in East Asheville crash; driver charged with DWI

The Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian early Monday on Swannanoa River Road.

Zachery Micah Rice, 35, of Asheville, was sentenced to 342 months (28.5 years) in prison for trafficking large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and other drugs throughout Western North Carolina.
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Key figure in WNC drug world gets 28.5 years

Zachery Micah Rice, 35, of Asheville, was sentenced to (28.5 years) in prison for trafficking \fentanyl, methamphetamine and other drugs

Local
1 year ago
Cooler temperatures and rain as work week starts

Temperatures on Tuesday will resemble those typically seen in late February or early March, the National Weather Service says

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
NCDHHS launches vaccine provider map

The Vaccines for Children program is about giving parents the tools and support they need to protect their children — at no cost to them

Local
1 year ago
Asheville council member Ullman plans 2 public input events

Asheville City Council member Maggie Ullman stressed that community input remains essential for a better future.

Housing
1 year ago
Still time to apply for NC property tax relief

Property owners must apply for the Property Tax Exclusion programs before June 1.